https://github.com/noahgwood/versamachina
VersaMachina is an open-source application engine for the robotics, mechatronics, and automotive industry.
https://github.com/noahgwood/versamachina
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VersaMachina is an open-source application engine for the robotics, mechatronics, and automotive industry.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/noahgwood/versamachina
- Owner: NoahGWood
- License: agpl-3.0
- Created: 2023-07-20T18:44:21.000Z (almost 3 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-08-17T14:51:53.000Z (almost 3 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-01T12:24:57.590Z (over 1 year ago)
- Topics: appengine, automotive, entt, mechatronics, robotics
- Language: C++
- Homepage:
- Size: 19 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: docs/Contributing.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# VersaMachina
**An open, cross-platform electrical design and documentation tool for automotive projects.**
VersaMachina (VM) provides a modern workflow for creating, validating, and documenting complete vehicle electrical systems. It uses block-based module definitions, a visual node graph editor, and a modular pack system to make wiring design intuitive, scalable, and machine-readable.
VM is built to support:
- automotive startups
- kit car and EV-conversion builders
- modders and hobbyists
- research teams and FSAE
- small OEMs
- open hardware developers
> **Status:** Active development. MVP focuses on BlockSpec, Packs, Node Editor, and basic export functionality.
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## Features (Current + Planned)
### BlockSpec
A simple, YAML-based schema defining:
- ports
- signals
- power + ground
- CAN/LIN/I2C/SPI interfaces
- optional troubleshooting metadata
### Packs
Installable collections of modules in `.vm-pack.zip` or folder format.
### Visual Wiring Editor
A drag-and-drop node editor to define complete vehicle electrical graphs.
### Inspector + Hierarchy
Manage modules, ports, connections, and metadata.
### Export Engine
Outputs:
- netlists
- wiring diagrams
- module integration docs
- vehicle profiles
### Future Extensions
- automated troubleshooting flow generation
- reference hardware (open designs)
- CAN/LIN/UDS diagnostics
- programmable modules
- EV modeling
- cloud pack registry
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## Goals
- Define an open, modern electrical standard for modular vehicle design.
- Simplify wiring development for real automotive builds.
- Enable vendors and creators to publish component libraries.
- Make automotive electrical documentation reproducible and machine-generated.
- Provide a foundation for future diagnostics and programming.
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## Contributing
Contributions of all kinds are welcome:
- new BlockSpecs
- Packs for community or vendor modules
- UI improvements
- exporters
- documentation
- bug fixes
- reference hardware designs
See **CONTRIBUTING.md** for full details.
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## License
TBD (MIT, Apache 2.0, or similar recommended).
Open hardware examples will follow a compatible open hardware license.
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## Roadmap
See **ROADMAP.md** for detailed milestones and phase plan.
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## Contact
Issues & PRs welcome through GitHub. Discussion channels to come.